a 9-12 month old (as of 8/15/26) spayed Shih tzu/Poodle mix looking for her forever home. She is sweet, playful & curious and would make a joyful addition to any home. MELANIE would love to go on walks and take a ride in the car to places that allow dogs. Are you the one who would give her the home and love she deserves? If so, please complete our adoption form. MELANIE will need professional grooming about every 8 weeks and that can cost around $75+ tip. To fill out an adoption application, go to: https://www.animalalliancenj.org/fosteradoption-application/ Animal Alliance does not adopt adult dogs (over 9 months old) into households with children under 9 years of age due to the risk of bites. Puppies 9 months of age or younger can be adopted into households with young children ages 4 and older. We do not adopt to families with children 3 years and younger or expectant families due to the safety risk for infants and toddlers. Animal Alliance is not a shelter where all the animals are housed in one location. Animal Alliance is a foster care network and animals are housed in many different locations. If you are interested in adopting a pet, please apply using the online application; applicants who call our phone line will hear a recorded voicemail with this identical message. We adopt many animals each week and meet prospective adopters at various locations so they can meet the animals they are interested in.